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January 28, 2010 - The Real State of the Union
The Year is 2013 and almost forty percent of the members of the US Congress and Senate have been thrown out of office. The Federal budget deficit is ove $16 trillion dollars; over 22 percent of the total civilian workforce is under or unemployed. JD has been elected POTUS - President of the United States - as a write in candidate and this is his first State of the Union address.
Part 1: Jan 2013 State of The Union Address - the situation
Part 2: Jan 2013 State of The Union Address - The First American Congress and the way forward.
Part 3: Jan 2013 State of The Union Address - the vision to restore balance and harmony
Part 4: Jan 2013 State of The Union Address - Hope and the great binding power
In an environment of higher taxes and inflation, what can you do to preserve your wealth and more importantly, how did we get here?
As the US deficits continue to soar, what are the financial choices for paying off this debt? Based on economic and historical evidence, what will be the implications and what can you do about it to protect your assets and wealth? Listen to JD's interview with a man who has been on the front lines in the nations largest, state, and what it means to be Californicated.
Pt 1 Preserving Wealth: Getting Californicated
Pt 2 Preserving Wealth: The insidious nature of printing money to pay the debt
Pt 3 Preserving Wealth: TIPS to prrotect yourself against inflation
Pt 4 Preserving Wealth: Inevitable trends
This show will be posted by Tuesday February 2, 2010.
January 14, 2010 - The America's Debt is a Powder Keg Ready to Explode.
An Interview with Charles Goyette, author of the New York Times Bestseller The Dollar Meltdown: Surviving the Impending Currency Crisis with Gold, Oil, and Other Unconventional Investments.
THE DOLLAR MELTDOWN is a book about the financial future and what you can do about it. And you can do something! You don’t have to be a financial professional, expose yourself to risky leverage, or worry about every tick of the markets… Once you understand the nature of the crisis you will discover that there are common-sense steps you can take now to protect yourself and your family and even to profit from the dollar meltdown!
Pt 1: Dollar Meltdown: The visible and invisible debt
Pt 2: Dollar Meltdown: How we got here
Pt 3: Dollar Meltdown: What happens next
Pt 4: Dollar Meltdown: What to do about it
Topics discussed in this show:
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• How the price of gold moves higher as the U.S. national debt ceiling moves higher. (The lid on the national debt was raised an astonishing 7 times in the Bush years and twice during Obama’s first year. And another debt ceiling hike is right around the corner!)
• How the short frenzy of bailouts, stimulus spending and government guarantees, quickly grew to more than the entire U.S. federal debt! (And why they lit the fuse for The Dollar Meltdown!)
• Why Federal Reserve chairmen Greenspan and Bernanke failed to foresee the growing financial crisis – even as they added fuel to its fires! (And why the more-of-the-same policies spell an even bigger calamity than the one we’re living through!)
• How the visible national debt of $12 trillion is dwarfed by America’s real, but hidden, national debt of almost $100 trillion! (Like an iceberg, most of the nation’s debt is hidden from view. And like the Titanic, the ship of state can’t be turned in time to avoid a financial collision.)
• What your share of the hidden national debt is: For a family of four it’s about $1.3 million. (Since America’s median household income is only $50,000, you see why there is no prospect of the debt ever being paid.)
January 7, 2010: Moral Capitalism with Stephen B. Young, Executive Director of the Caux Round Table
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In an era where tens of trillions of value has been wiped out, national governments are bailing out failed private corporations, and dishonest individuals perpetuate fraud at unprecedented levels, is there a code or set of principles that public and private organizations can adhere to restore our moral rudder? The Caux Round Table is an institution that believes there is and they are called the Caux Round Table Principles. Listen to what the Executive Director, Stephen Young has to say. More about Stephen, click
here . To learn about the Caux Round Table, click
here .
Pt 1 - Moral Capitalism: Defining capitalism and morality
Pt 2 - Moral Capitalism: Adam Smith and the Wealth of Nations
Pt 3 - Moral Capitalism: Four Steps To Restore Balance
Pt 4 - Moral Capitalsim: The Role of the Juciary Branch
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For over three years, I have shared the essence of hundreds of people from all walks of life, in industry, health care, sciences, philosophy, theology, and beyond. Every one of those thought leaders has shared the same message in their own way. Humanity has reached a tipping point: a point where change will continue to accelerate, a time where the world is interconnected and interdependent and air, water and energy know not of artificial boundaries established by men; a time where the massive changes will last well into 2020; and the only solution is to throw out all previously held axioms and beliefs that inhibit our progess. Hence, the quote from Dr. Covey's book, the Eight Habit, summarizes this point nicely by saying, "The call of this new era in human history is for greatness; it's for fulfillment, passion, execution and significant contribution."
Questions discussed in this inteview: What is the new world order? Why is the world operating on a broken, outdated map? What is moral authority? How does a corporation define it's purpose in the 21st century? Does a family need a mission statement?
Pt 1: Dr. Stephen R. Covey and the new world map
Pt 2: Dr. Stephen R. Covey and the four leadership imperatives
Pt 3: Dr. Stephen R. Covey and developing a mission statement
Pt 4: Dr. Stephen R. Covey and the four assumptions
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At some point in our lives we inevitably face the essential questions of life and living: who am I, what relationships matter most and what is most important to me in life? During this show, JD interviews Jonathan Ellerby, Spiritual Program Director at Canyon Ranch, and author of Return to the Sacred, by Hay House. JD and Jonathan discuss the essence of spirituality and religion, sacredness and happiness and the simple steps we can all take to help us get unstuck in moments of crisis or despair. Jonathan explains the process of spirituality, the essence of life that is innate to all of us, and how it differs from religion and can improve our vitality, resilience and health. JD's favorite quote from Jonathan, "All feelings want is to be felt". How profound and yet so simple. So what do we do about helping those feelings?
Pt 1- Return to the Sacred: Who is Jonathan and what is his story?
Pt 2- Return to the Sacred: What is spirituality, how can it improve our health & vitality and how does it differ from religion?
Pt 3- Return to the Sacred: Five steps to get unstuck with relationships or feelings.
Pt 4- Return to the Sacred: Summarizing how to return to the sacred
December 17th - Tea Party Patriots Use the arrow to expand or collapse this section
JD interviews Debbie Dooley , the National Coordinator of the Tea Party Patriots , whose mission is to restore fiscal responsibility, limited government and free markets. As Debbie said to JD, "The government that governs best, governs least." As every economist will tell you, raising taxes stagnates economic growth and there is no government on the planet that is as efficient as free markets. So why are we raising taxes to increase the size of the government? As we read in the papers or hear in the news, nations around the world are struggling with national debts that are over 80 percent of national gross domestic product. Ladies and gentlemen, the world is insolvent and it is time to restore fiscal responsibility.
Pt 1 Tea Party Patriots - What is the national situation? Who is Debbie Dooley and how and why is she involved?
Pt 2 Tea Party Patriots - What is the Tea Party, what are their objectives and what is their position?
Pt 3 Tea Party Patriots - What is the story on Cap and Tax and Obama Care and what you need to know
Pt 4 Tea Party Patriots - A wake up call for all Americans: it is time to unite
December 10th - Breaking My Neck and Discovering Life Use the arrow to expand or collapse this section
"The Axe Murderer has arrived and he is trying to split me in half with a six-inch blade. As he slices between my shoulders the pain is so excruciating it is beyond words. I let out a blood-curdling scream, he swings again, and again and the screams are piercing my ears. I stagger out of the bathroom screaming and reaching my arms over my head trying to pull the axe out. I am unaware of my wife who has come running to my rescue. By now the screaming is existential, I am out of my body, someone else is writhing and screaming, not me..." So goes part of the story of what it was like to break my neck. Listen to this show and here the valuable lessons I learned and how they apply to you in your life.
Read the full excerpt from my story .
Pt 1 - My Wake Up Call: The events that forever altered my life, for the better
Pt 2 - The Great Misconceptions: Life is not a destination stop at station 401 k and ...
Pt 3 - America's Wake Up Call: The misconceptions and illusions that perpetuate our problems
Pt 4 - The Way Forward: Getting unplugged from the matrix
December 3rd - The Sweet Way Forward Use the arrow to expand or collapse this section
While acting as an elevator pitch judge at the University of Houston Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO), JD heard Tattiana Reznick share her passion for baking and her pitch for her company, the school of Lil' Chefs. JD was so impressed with Tattiana's passion, vision and mission that he decided to interview her. Tattiana is an inspiration to people of all ages and epitomizes the essence of living your dream and following your heart. Her wisdom about confidence, courage, overcoming adversity and the joys of life, demonstrates a wisdom beyond her years. More about Tattiana, click
here . You will love this show.
Sweet Way Forward Pt 1: School of Lil/ Chefs
Sweet Way Forward Pt 2: Doing what you love
Sweet Way Forward Pt 3: Tips from Tattiana
Sweet Way Forward Pt 4: Lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs
November 26th - A Thanksgiving day blessing for you Use the arrow to expand or collapse this section
The four agreements you must make with yourself to live a longer, happier and more joyful life
Part 1 - Blame versus personal responsibility
Part 2 - Hatred versus forgiveness
Part 3 - The four agreements
Part 4 - The power of love
November 19th -
Pirate Radio: Rocking the Industry with Terry Bate Use the arrow to expand or collapse this section
There are two parts to this show. First the movie, which is a wonderful example of two things (1) a group of very passionate people who dare to dream and fight for their passion and put themself at great risk and (2) how entrepreneurs who succeed break the rules (not the laws) to blaze a new trail in a new industry. The second story is the true story, as shared by the man behind the scenes, my guest, Terry Bate. More on Terry, click
here .
Part 1 - The true story behind Pirate Radio, Radio Caroline as told first hand by Terry
Part 2 - The lessons learned in a hot new start up
Part 3 - Why these things happen
Part 4 - What you need to know to survive and thrive
November 12th - Dare to Dream with Peter Max Use the arrow to expand or collapse this section
If you're looking for a job, I truly wish you good luck. But with only one opening for every six people it just might be quicker to start your own business and the best way to do that is to listen to the advice from Peter Max and learn how to feel, trust, embrace and do what you love. Listen to Peter as he explains how he discovered his unique gift and overcame doubt, even after winning 66 gold medals.
Pt 1- Dare to Dream: The Bleak Job Market
Pt 2- Dare to Dream: Finding Your Gift
Pt 3- Dare to Dream: Overcoming Doubt
Pt 4- Dare to Dream: Join JD's rEvolution
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The Holy Grail of life is not something we can buy, sell or hold contrary to whatever Wall Street or Madison Avenue would like us to believe. The Holy Grail is all about what makes you feel good and I am not talking about short term gratification "feel good". I am talking about doing what you love and loving what you do.
Pt 1- Realize Your Essence: The Holy Grail
Pt 2- Realize Your Essence: Remember Your Dreams
Pt 3- Realize Your Essence: 8 Steps on How To
Pt 4- Realize Your Essence: Join the Movement
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